The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Health and Physical Education (HPE) is for students preparing for teacher licensure in health education (5-12) and physical education (K-12). The major aligns to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) standards for Health Education in grades 5-12, and Physical Education in grades K-12 in Minnesota. The program is taught using the Learner-Sensitive Educator Model, supporting preferences of collaboration, reflection, empowerment, social justice, and technology. The HPE program develops subject matter expertise of prospective teachers through a sequential set of courses in both health education and physical education. Courses are open only to majors, allowing faculty to focus on the specific needs and learning objectives of the health and physical education majors. The program also instills an appropriate set of professional dispositions (attitudes and behaviors) that are predictors of success in educational settings. A school health educator improves the health literacy and health behaviors of young people through education about health and wellness topics, such as exercise, nutrition, personal growth, community health, emotional health, sexual education, and safety.

Students entering the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (5-12 & K-12) licensure programs are bound by the policies in effect at the time of application; admission is based on criteria established by the UMD Dept. of Educ, consistent with MN policies as established by the MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). A student must complete the following to be eligible for admission to Block (field experience) coursework: a minimum of a 2.5 major and cumulative GPA, coursework with a grade of C- or better, liberal education requirements, advanced writing, and ll requirements outlined online at http://z.umn.edu/stepapplication. Requirements are intended to implement PELSB expectations and requirements (such as C- or better required in all major courses in foundation and course courses).

1. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress each semester, including grades of C- or better in all courses required in the major. Students must complete all courses on the A-F grading basis, with the exception of student teaching, earn a grade of C- or better and also successfully achieve all standards aligned with the assignments in each course. 2. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative & major GPA. 3. Demonstrate acceptable professional performance, including dispositions & teaching skills, in clinical experiences; candidate proficiency is assessed throughout teacher preparation courses by University faculty, University supervisors, & the cooperating teachers in all clinical experiences. The field experience and student teaching assessment forms ensure the knowledge, skills, & dispositions are aligned to institutional and standards for all clinical experiences. 4. Abide by the MN PELSB & UMD Dept. of Educ Code of Ethics. 5. Background Checks: students are required to obtain an approved background check every three years prior to placement in field experience, practicum, or student teaching in schools and agencies. Proof of complete background check is required prior to any experience in public school and agency settings. Students are required to keep a printed copy of the background check to provide to the school or agency, if necessary. 6. Liability Insurance: students are required to have professional liability insurance purchased through the Education Minnesota Student Membership annually while they are completing clinical experiences. Students can purchase the liability insurance online at: https://z.umn.edu/edmnstudentmembership. A paper copy of the liability insurance MUST be provided to the UMD Department of Education when signing the placement agreement each term. Proof of insurance is required when enrolled in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) 4100, 4125, 4200, 4225, 4255, and student teaching. 7. Seek out advising each term with an assigned advisor throughout your college career to ensure you are on track for program completion. Students who fail to exhibit appropriate dispositions may be removed from the program. Students should utilize a What-if APAS Report as the official tool to see all requirements to degree completion due to the complexity of the admission to the blocks process. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned academic advisor on a regular basis to establish a plan for program completion. 8. Adhere to university policies regarding attendance; & in addition to the above expectations, students must abide by all university policies (http://d.umn.edu/academic-affairs/academic-policies). 9. Students are required to complete a program clearance process as part of the student teaching application to review their degree status with their advisor & the CEHSP ALFE office. Student teaching applications are due the 4th Friday of the semester. Learn more online at: https://z.umn.edu/studentteach. Students must have grades of C- or better in all required courses, & meet the required GPA in the major to be eligible for student teaching. 10. Recommendation for licensure is based on successful completion of all program-related courses; demonstration of satisfactory outcomes required by the program; acceptable performance in clinical experiences, including student teaching (including final student teaching assessments); submission of the edTPA, completion of UMD Dept of Educ graduate exit survey, and successful completion of all tests required.